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Zacatecoluca, El Salvador
La Paz Department · El Salvador
Zacatecoluca is a mid-size city in La Paz Department, El Salvador with a population of 39,613. Elevation: 722 ft (220 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Zacatecoluca
Zacatecoluca is the capital municipality of the La Paz Department of El Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 39,613 |
| Population Density | 319 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.5087°, -88.8702° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | La Paz Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.9 inches (2,003 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zacatecoluca
Zacatecoluca is a mid-size city in El Salvador (La Paz Department) with a population of 39,613. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.9 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in Zacatecoluca
Zacatecoluca has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (29°C), the coldest is Dec (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 1720 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 124.1 sq mi (321.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.5087°N, 88.8702°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 68 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 56 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 136 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Vicente (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 10 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 26 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 27 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 52 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 91 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 11.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Zacatecoluca has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in December to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 78.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.6") and February the driest (0.1").
Schools in Zacatecoluca
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Profesor Ireneo de Leon | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bautista Reverendo José Ernesto Chicas | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Profesor Saúl Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo José Simeón Cañas | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Cantón El Golfo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Cantón Los Zacatillos | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Suburbio Barrio Santa Rita | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo Profesor Felipe Huezo Córdova | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Óscar Arnulfo Romero | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo Católico Juan XXIII | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional José Siméon Cañas | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Psicopedagógico “La Paz” | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Catarino de Jesús Ortiz | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Cantón Las Delicias 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Cantón Santiago de Chile | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar El Milagro | — | — | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo Rafaela Suárez | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Zacatecoluca
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Que Buena 88.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sonora 104.5 FM | 2000s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Scan 96.1 | spanish pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Inglés | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Láser Español | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio YSKL 104.1 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| YXY 105.7 | bachata, latin pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio YSUCA, 91.7 FM | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio María El Salvador 107.3 FM | catholic, christian | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Verdad 95.7 FM | Voz del Pentecostes | christian, pentecostalism | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio la Chvere 100.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Urbana 94.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Femenina | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio El Mundo - 93.7 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Legislativa de El Salvador | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM El Salvador | 91.3, 91.3 fm | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Exa FM 91.3 El Salvador | pop, top 40 | AAC+ 56 kbps |
Libraries in Zacatecoluca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Cojutepeque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zacatecoluca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mercado de Tecoluca | |||||
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| Mercado Municipal de San Sebastián | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santiago Texacuangos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Santiago Texacuangos | |||||
| Mercado Nicolás de la Luz Roldán |
Hotels in Zacatecoluca
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zacatecoluca
19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zacatecoluca
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Zacatecoluca
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Zacatecoluca
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Zacatecoluca
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zacatecoluca
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zacatecoluca
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Zacatecoluca
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Zacatecoluca
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Zacatecoluca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Zacatecoluca
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez | SAL | Large Airport |
| Ilopango International Airport | ILS | Medium Airport |
| Azacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casas Nuevas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ceiba Doblada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Concepción Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corral De Mulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Chepona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Cachas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Mesas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Zacatecoluca
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Médico | ||
| Consultorio Médico | ||
| FOSALUD | ||
| Policlínica Central |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zacatecoluca
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral de Nuestra Señora de los Pobres | |
| Cenáculo del Espíritu Santo Zacatecoluca | |
| Ermita del Barrio El Calvario | |
| Ermita del Barrio San Antonio | |
| Ermita del Barrio San José | |
| Ermita del Barrio Santa Rita | |
| Ermita San Francisco de Asís | |
| Ermita San Francisco Los Zacatillos | |
| Ermita Sangre de Cristo del Barrio El Centro | |
| hermita del Cantón Las Delicias 1 | |
| Iglesia Asambleas de Dios | |
| Iglesia Bautista Eben-Ezer | |
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia Misión Bautista | |
| Iglesia Misión Cristiana Hebrón | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Las Tres Cruces | |
| MEC-Moviemientos de Encuentos Conyugales Zacatecoluca | |
| Parroquia Jesús Cautivo |
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What is the population of Zacatecoluca?
Zacatecoluca has a population of 39,613 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 319 people per square mile, spread across 124.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zacatecoluca?
Zacatecoluca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.9 inches.